James Murdoch Buys Vox, New York Magazine Portfolio For $300M—Charging Into His Father’s Industry
James Murdoch is set to acquire Vox Media and New York magazine for $300 million, marking a significant move in the media landscape. This acquisition positions him as a major player in an industry traditionally dominated by his father, Rupert Murdoch. The deal comes amid ongoing tensions within the Murdoch family regarding their differing political views and media strategies.
- ▪James Murdoch will buy Vox Media, including the Vox podcast network and New York magazine, for $300 million.
- ▪The acquisition will be managed as a subsidiary under his company, Lupa Systems.
- ▪James has publicly criticized his father's media companies for their handling of climate change and political narratives.
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BreakingBusinessJames Murdoch Buys Vox, New York Magazine Portfolio For $300M—Charging Into His Father’s IndustryByMary Whitfill Roeloffs,Forbes Staff. Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture.Follow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 10:00am EDTToplineThe youngest son of legendary conservative media mogul Rupert Murdoch—who publicly split from his “misogynistic” and “twisted” father in recent years—will acquire roughly half of left-leaning Vox Media in a move that makes his company a sudden major player in U.S. media.James Murdoch on Oct. 13, 2014 in Cannes, France.
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